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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 15, 2008 CONTACT: Steve Keyes (703) 364-7650 Steve.Keyes@vw.com Jim Gill (703) 364-7621 James.Gill@vw.com
2200 Ferdinand Porsche Drive Herndon, Virginia 20171 Tel. 703/364-7000 www.media.vw.com (Registration Required)
2009 NEW BEETLE AND NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE: UNDENIABLY FUN, UNMISTAKEABLY VOLKSWAGEN HERNDON, Va. The 2009 New Beetle and New Beetle convertible continue their combined mission as iconic cars designed and engineered to stir the passions of those who love the heritage and pure fun of Volkswagen. Each offered in a single trim level, the latest version of the New Beetle and New Beetle convertible come with a very affordable starting price of $17,990 for the hardtop and $25,590 (automatic only) for the drop top. Highlights Standard equipped ESP Standard six-speaker premium CD radio with MP3 format capability Auxiliary jacks for personal device (e.g., iPod) connectivity and Sirius Satellite Radio with three-month complimentary subscription 2.5L, in-line, five-cylinder gasoline engine Standard Cold Weather package For four-season fun, the New Beetle convertible features a three-layer cloth top with a heated glass rear window. An extra window switch on convertible models allows the driver to lower and raise all of the side windows simultaneously. The modern top helps keep road noise out in the up or closed position. Lowering the top is easy, and it fits neatly behind the rear seat in original Beetle fashion. The soft-top also includes a semi-automatic power roof and a wind blocker as options.
Both models come standard with an ample host of appointments, including V-Tex leatherette seat trim; leather brake handle and shifter knob; heated front seats; chrome accents throughout; telescoping three-spoke padded steering wheel; Easy Entry System front seats for rear passenger entry; and one-touch up/down automatic windows (driver and passenger) with pinch protection. Audiophiles will find the new Beetle offerings to their liking as well, with a standard -six speaker premium CD radio with MP3 format capability on the convertible and six-speaker system on the hardtop. Both carry auxiliary jacks for personal device (e.g., iPod) connectivity and Sirius Satellite Radio with three-month complimentary subscription. Engine and Transmission The 2009 New Beetle and New Beetle convertibles come equipped with Volkswagens rock-solid and advanced 2.5L, in-line, five-cylinder gasoline engine. The 2.5L engine delivers 150 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 170 lbs.-ft. of torque at 3750 rpm. With four valves per cylinder, aluminum alloy cross flow heads and double overhead camshafts, the engine is strong, quiet, and efficient. Hydraulic lifters are maintenance-free. Digital electronic ignition and Motronic sequential multi-point fuel injection enable the engine to operate on regular unleaded gasoline. Power is delivered to the front wheels with two types of transmissions. A fivespeed manual transmission operates smoothly with a hydraulic clutch. An available sixspeed transmission with Tiptronic allows for both automatic and driver-selected gear changes using the gear selector. The convertible is automatic only. The 2009 New Beetle convertible with automatic transmission achieves an EPAestimated fuel efficiency of up to 29 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg in city driving. With a manual transmission, the New Beetle EPA estimates are 28 mpg highway and 20 in the city automatic EPA estimates are 29 mpg highway and 20 in the city. Chassis and Suspension Independent front McPherson struts, a torsion beam rear axle and front and rear stabilizer bars combine for a comfortable ride with solid cornering stability. Power-assisted rack and pinion steering with a 15.6:1 steering ratio ensures the responsiveness expected of an authentic German-tuned offering and four-wheel disc
brakes (288- x 25-mm vented front, 232- x 9-mm solid rear) delivers all the stopping power needed. State-of-the-art chassis controls are abundant on the New Beetle and New Beetle convertible to ensure outstanding vehicle dynamics. The front-drive compacts are standard equipped with the latest three-channel version Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and advanced Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) with brake assist and traction control including Anti-Slip Regulation. A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is also standard as well. Exterior The New Beetle convertible is available in Black, Candy White, Gecko Green, Salsa Red, Harvest Moon, Sunflower Yellow and Heaven Blue Metallic. The hardtop expands the color palette to include Platinum Gray and Reflex Silver. Sixteen-inch alloy Mali-designed wheels are standard on all New Beetle offerings, and the convertible offers 17-inch alloy Versus wheels as an option. Active and Passive Safety Like all Volkswagens, the New Beetle and New Beetle convertible include the Prevent and Preserve Safety System, consisting of more than 45 safety features. As standard equipment, the New Beetle and New Beetle convertible include but are not limited to -- dual front airbags; dual front side head/thorax airbags; emergency locking retractors in all seating positions; front safety belts with pretensioners and load limiters; and three-point safety belts in all five seating positions (two front, three rear) with emergency locking retractors. The New Beetle convertible also includes an Active Rollover Support system that pops up two spring-loaded aluminum posts in 0.25 seconds from behind the rear seat headrests. The New Beetle and New Beetle convertible, like all 2009 Volkswagens, come standard equipped with the Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP). This is important because the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that ESC results in 35 percent fewer single-vehicle crashes and 30 percent fewer singlevehicle fatalities in passenger cars. Volkswagen is one of the only original equipment manufacturers to provide an electronic stability control system on its entire product line
as standard equipment ahead of the NHTSA deadline requiring vehicles in the 2012 model year to include stability control systems. ESP compares the drivers intended course with the vehicles actual direction; if ESP detects a discrepancy, ESP automatically brakes individual front or rear wheels and/or reduces engine power as needed in certain driving circumstances to help maintain directional control. Warranty The 2009 New Beetle and New Beetle convertible come with 24-hour Roadside Assistance for three years or 36,000 miles (whichever occurs first), plus new vehicle warranties including: Five-year/60,000 mile (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Limited Warranty. Three-year/36,000 mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty with wear and tear items and adjustments. 12-year unlimited distance Limited Warranty against corrosion perforation. The New Beetle and New Beetle convertible, like all 2009 model year Volkswagens, are included in the no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program. Under this program all of the New Beetle and New Beetle convertibles scheduled maintenance, as described in the maintenance booklet, is covered for the length of the New Vehicle Warrantythree years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Since all current Volkswagens, including New Beetle and New Beetle convertible, use synthetic oil, combined with state-of-the-art German engineering, a 5,000 mile oil change is no longer necessary. This means that like all current Volkswagen owners, New Beetle and New Beetle convertible drivers can drive farther between oil changes. About Volkswagen of America, Inc. Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the worlds largest producers of passenger cars and Europes largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Eos, Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, CC, Tiguan, Touareg 2, and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2009 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program. This is important because the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America online at vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more. # # #
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of the vehicle, traction control which affects acceleration, and yaw control that addresses the spin of a vehicle. ESP is a vehicle control system comprised of sensors and a microcomputer that continuously monitors how well a vehicle responds to the drivers steering input and selectively applies individual brakes and modulates engine power to help keep the vehicle traveling along the path indicated by the steering wheel position. If an unstable condition develops such as a sudden evasive maneuver or going too fast through the curve of a freeway exit ramp within a fraction of a second, ESC intervenes via engine electronics and the brake system to help align the vehicle with where the driver is pointing the vehicle.
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EXTERIOR
Antenna Anti-Corrosion Body Panels Brake Lights Bumpers Doors Integrated antenna in front windshield Dash mounted Satellite Radio antenna Fully galvanized sheet metal Additional exterior chrome applications Mid-mounted 3rd stop lamp Body color bumpers Two doors Anti-intrusion side door beams Body color door handles Plastic front and rear fenders Fuel cap with string attachment and notched edge Tinted glass, green Body color grille Dual tone horns Daytime Running Lights (DRL). Upon start-up of vehicle with the parking brake off, headlights engage. Instrument panel lighting, parking lights and taillights remain off. To engage all lights, the light switch must be turned to the on position Headlights-on warning tone, upon opening of driver's door when ignition key is removed and light switch is in the 'ON' position Projector lens halogen front headlamps with light weight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses Side blinkers integrated into side exterior mirrors Body color mirror housings Driver and passenger side power exterior mirrors, heatable Non-metallic paint Metallic paint (no charge) Semi-automatic power operated, convertible top (cloth), with electrically defrosted rear glass window 205/55 R 16 H, all season tires 225/45 R17 H, all season tires Temporary use spare tire Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) 6.5J X 16'' alloy wheels "Mali" 7.0J X 17'' alloy wheels "Versus" Two-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe feature Heatable windshield washer nozzles
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Wheels Wipers/Washer
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Air Conditioning Alarm/Anti-Theft Air conditioning, CFC-free Anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors, hood, trunk lid, radio, and starter, with warning LED in door top sill and with audible and visual activation Immobilizer III theft deterrent system Front center armrest adjustable/folding with storage compartment Non-smoker package (power outlet with plug, ashtray receptacle with red Large assist handle on instrument panel above glove box Cruise control Cup holders front and rear Electric rear window defroster Electric side mirror defroster/defogger Reflectors in front doors Door sill protectors Integrated armrests in front door panels Integrated armrests in rear side panels Molded door trim Front floor mats Brake pad wear indicator Illumination of controls and gauges - blue, with red indicators Seatbelt reminder Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, gear position indicator, warning lights Folding keys (2) with radio-frequency remote transmitter for central locking, eyelet Valet key Glove box light Interior front center dome light Reading lights front Automatic locking feature (doors lock automatically when vehicle reaches 8 mph). Dealer can disable feature or program to unlock when ignition key is removed. Doors unlock automatically upon airbag deployment Driver and passenger door mounted power lock/unlock switches for central locking system Remote central power locking system with selective unlocking and key operated convenience open and close feature (windows) LED locking indicators on top of door sill Dual driver and front passenger illuminated and covered visor vanity mirrors Mirror control pad with joystick control Two power outlets (SAE size) in center console Premium 5.5 in dash single CD Radio with MP3 format capability, satellite radio preparation, 10 speakers, control capability for CD changer, theftdeterrent warning light and coding system. Auxiliary input jack Sirius Satellite Radio with limited complimentary subscription Premium Sound CD Changer Prep
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Armrest Ashtray Assist Handles Cruise Control Cup holders Defroster Doors Doors/Side Panels
Keys Lighting
Locks
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Remote Releases Restraint Systems Remote releases for trunk and fuel filler flap with valet lock out, located on driver's side door Driver and front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system Driver and front passenger head/thorax side airbag supplemental restraint Emergency locking retractors for all seating positions Safety belts pre-tensioners with load limiters, front seats only Front 3-point safety belts, mounted in side panel Rear outboard 3-point safety belts Lower Anchors for Child Restraint Systems (LATCH) Child seat lower anchorage points with markings, rear seating positions Buckle switch (sensor which deploys airbag depending on safety belt use) Rear-impact optimized head restraints Pyrotechnic (electrical) seat belt tension front Automatic Rollover Protection System behind rear head restraints Front seats, fully reclining, height adjustable, with adjustable (height & angle) lockable head restraints "Easy Entry System" allows front seat to move forward for easy access to rear seating area Comfort seats Heatable front seats Windblocker Rear seat w/ lockable pass through and LATCH symbols 3-spoke padded leather wrapped steering wheel Height adjustable and telescoping steering column Steering wheel deformable/collapsible upon impact Theft-deterrent steering column Two front cup holders and one rear cup holder Front door and rear side panel storage compartments Front seatback 'map' storage pocket Soft opening (silicone dampened) glove box, lockable with interior shelf for owner literature Storage compartment inside front center armrest Leather brake handle Leather shift knob Double-hinged trunk Fully carpeted lined luggage compartment Rear cargo pass through with lock Trunk escape handle - emergency internal release mechanism to unlatch trunk lid. Fluorescent reflector for location V-Tex seat trim Key opening & closing feature for power windows Power windows with pinch protection. Front windows with automatic onetouch up and down feature, operable from driver's side only Battery box, hard shell box around the battery for protection Crash optimized front end ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Power assisted front vented disc brakes, rear solid disc brakes Federal 50 state approved LEV II ULEV - T2 BIN 5 : LEV II / T2 EVAP : 150 PZEV 50 State approved LEV II SULEV + ZEVAP / T2 BIN 2 + T2 EVAP : 150 OBD II 2.5L 150 horsepower, 170 lbs-ft torque, 5 cylinder, in-line, 4V Anti-intrusion side door beams Protective padding inside side doors Power assisted rack and pinion steering Independent front McPherson struts, stabilizer bar Independent track correcting torsion beam rear axle with integrated stabilizer bar ASR - Anti-Slip Regulation EDL - Electronic Differential Lock EBA - Engine Braking Assist prevents compression-induced skidding in slippery conditions ESP - Electronic Stabilization Program with brake assistant (HBA) 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic control and Sport mode 12 year/unlimited distance Limited Warranty against Corrosion Perforation 3 year/36,000 mile (whichever occurs first). New Vehicle Limited 3 year /36,000 mile (whichever occurs first) 24 hour, provided by 3 year/36,000 mile (80,000km) (whichever occurs first). New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Storage, Interior
Upholstery Windows
TECHNICAL
Battery Body Panels Brakes Emissions
Transmission
WARRANTY
Anti-Corrosion Vehicle Warranty Roadside Assistance Service Program
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EXTERIOR
16" Mali Alloy Wheel standard Add Candy White Add Heaven Blue Metallic Delete Laser Blue Metallic Delete Sunflower Yellow Add floor mats 17" Versus Alloy Wheel w/ 225/45 R 17 H all-season tires New Trim Level Naming - New Beetle Convertible
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CAPACITIES Engine Oil (with filter) Fuel Tank Cooling System Wiper Fluid STEERING Type Rack and pinion, power assisted Turns (lock to lock) 3.04 Turning Circle (curb to curb) 35.8 ft 10.9 m Ratio 15.6 : 1 Specifications, equipment, options, and prices are subject to change without notice. 6.3 14.5 10.0 2.0 qt gal qt qt 6.0 55.0 9.5 2 L L L L
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Payload FUEL CONSUMPTION City mpg Highway mpg PERFORMANCE 0-60 mph Top Speed 1 Electronically limited
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$ 700 * Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle specific to PZEV (CA,CT,MA,ME,NY,PA,RI,VT,NJ,WA,OR) and Contiguous (AZ,DE,OH,ID,NH,NV,WV,MD) States
STANDARD FEATURES
2.5L Includes: 16" Mali Alloy Wheels with All-Season Tires; V-Tex interior; in-dash CD player with MP3 compatibility and Aux-in; Premium audio system (Amplifier); Sirius Satellite Radio; "Easy Entry" front seat; Heatable front seats and heated washer nozzles; Leather steering wheel, brake handle, and shift knob; Manual air conditioning; Cruise control; Semi-Automatic power roof mechanism; Windblocker; Center console with adjustable armrest and integrated storage box; EPS, ASR, EDL, EBD, ABS, TPMS.
Includes 2.5L features plus: Special edition Silverleaf Metallic exterior paint and upper interior door panels; Special edition Bordeaux Red leather seats, 2.5L Blush Edition door panels, passenger grab handle, center armrest, retractable roof, and boot cover; 17"Kakuna Alloy Wheels; 3-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel; Black carpeting and floor mats w/ special edition Bordeaux Red stitching.
Option Code
NCD NBM NCC NCT NTO IPA $ $ $ $ $
Retail
99 110 299 1,350 N/C 250
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Blush Edition
SILVERLEAF METALLIC
Code A1SL 8USH B4SL V1SL V1SH R2SL 4YSL 4YSH 7BSF
Roof Color Black Cream Black Black Cream Black Black Cream Bordeaux
Black LN LN LN LN -
Cream LL LL LL LL LL -
Leather Bordeaux 98
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